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Crystal partners with Abercrombie & Kent to offer new pre- and post-cruise extensions
The luxury cruise line’s new programme offers a wide range of land-based experiences before and after the voyage. 
Elegant Resorts and If Only promise agents 'unrivalled access' to top sporting events with new brands
Elegant Sports and If Only Sports Travel to open up wide range of ’elite’-level sporting events and spectacles to agents’ clients spanning Formula 1, cricket, golf and others
Inside the luxurious Ibiza hotel for clients who want to party hard – and relax harder
Steps away from the nightlife, Ibiza Gran Hotel provides a luxury retreat for guests who’d rather leave the party at the club
“My client's partner proposed in front of penguins for £24,000 – here’s what happened next”
Ross Johnson, founder of Travlux, chose Ponant to be his first ever Antarctica booking after being wowed by one its educational trips. 
Luxury hotel brand to offer private ‘after-hours’ experiences
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to work directly with agents who wish to book the activities of its new campaign.
Spreading the good word: what opportunities does faith-based tourism present for agents?
It’s seen as a niche market, but religious tourism benefits from a huge client base keen to visit the world’s sacred sites. Ilaria Grasso Macola explores the opportunities for agents
Hit the heights – a new way to escape in Sri Lanka’s tea country
Uga Halloowella has opened in Sri Lanka’s iconic Central Highlands and TTG Luxury was one of the first to take a look
Tempt golfers with more than 100 courses in Greater Palm Springs
Golf tour operator clarifies position after CAA Atol 'failure' claim
London-based Golf Travel Centre has criticised the CAA after the authority branded it an Atol ’failure’ despite it still trading and it being in negotiations with the authority over a new licence
Iconic Cunard ship completes three-week refit ahead of Miami debut
The line has added some features from Queen Anne to its refurbished Queen Elizabeth as it prepares for its first season based in Miami
Jet2 switches Amalfi flights away from new airport
The carrier has abandoned a deal with Italy’s new Salerno airport, offering the Amalfi coast via the more usual gateway of Naples
The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021. 

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines. 

 

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Advisor's one rule for multi-gen family travel success after six-figure trip
Global Travel Collection’s Danny Akhtar has 34 years of experience planning holidays for the super-rich.
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Selling Scandinavia: the best things to recommend to clients in 2025
There’s never been so much attention on Scandinavia as luxury travellers seek cooler countries to visit and deeper cultural and wildlife experiences 
Why you need to think about Lake Como as a winter destination
One of the most classic hotels of the lake, Villa D’Este has found new success by extending its charm into winter with festive programming
Kuoni hopeful brand revamp will distinguish it from 'sea of sameness'
Operator has detailed a significant image change as part of an attempt to widen its appeal beyond special occasion holidaymakers and Indian Ocean devotees
Delve into Dubai: the best new restaurants, beach clubs and hotels
A whole host of new dining and cultural experiences have arrived in the Emirati city.
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Is this Japan's most luxurious resort? Inside Hoshinoya Taketomi Island
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island is the perfect place to stay if you’re visiting the remote Okinawan village.
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Tobago to target more direct flights with new $1bn airport terminal
Tobago plans to attract more direct flights with the opening of an enlarged airport terminal and at least one new hotel development
What to expect from La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Italy’s first luxury sleeper train 
The luxury railway brand is about to make its in Italy, along with the brand’s first hotel
A taste of luxury villa life in Tuscany with foraging, sketching and cooking
Inside the rustic world of Oliver’s Travels’ villas Casa Vedetta and Bosco Ai Frati.
Luxury advisor's last-minute family booking advice after whirlwind trip
The luxury travel advisor pulled off a mammoth planning feat for a Sri Lanka trip in less than 10 days
The new adults-only resort doing luxury differently in Zante
With its swim-up suites and stunning sea views, the resort invites guests to detox from modern society and embrace the ’art of slow living’
Aman to launch first Maldives resort on secluded atoll
The luxury hotel brand is set to make its debut in the Indian Ocean hotspot.
Top 5: The luxury hotels and resorts to wow your clients with this week
Our lineup of this week’s best five-star hotel news is back with plenty of inspiration from around the world